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Ikigai Test: Find Your Purpose

An interactive questionnaire built on the Japanese idea of ikigai, the overlap of what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs and what you can be paid for. Answer the questions and get a profile with suggested career directions.

The four circles

  • What You Love

    Activities and topics that give you energy and genuine joy

  • What You're Good At

    Natural strengths and skills you have developed over time

  • What the World Needs

    Problems and people you feel genuinely called to serve

  • What You Can Be Paid For

    Work that people value and would happily reward you for

Profiles the test can return

  • Builder / Problem-Solver

    You thrive solving complex problems and building systems, tools, or products that improve how things work.

  • Creator

    You find meaning through artistic expression, design, writing, music, or storytelling.

  • Helper / Healer

    You are energized by supporting, healing, and genuinely improving people's wellbeing.

  • Teacher

    You are driven to educate, mentor, and help others grow through learning.

  • Leader / Entrepreneur

    You excel at strategy, entrepreneurship, and inspiring others toward an ambitious vision.

  • Researcher

    You are motivated by discovering truth, advancing knowledge, and rigorous deep analysis.

  • Social Impact

    You want to create meaningful, lasting change in communities, society, or the environment.

  • Maker / Practitioner

    You find purpose in hands-on craft, physical skills, and creating tangible things.

How to read the result

Every answer is tagged with one or more profiles. The profiles you pick most often become your result, together with example careers where that mix tends to thrive. It is a prompt for reflection, not a diagnosis. Pair it with the Grit test for a fuller picture.